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# HSN Code 42022110: Ladies Leather Handbag

- [Section 08: Guide to HSN Section 08](https://busy.in/hsn/section-08/)
- [Chapter 42: Articles of Leather; Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods; Handbags](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-42/)
- [Sub-chapter 4202: Bags, cases & trunks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4202/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hand-bags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle : With outer surface of leather or of composition leather: Hand-bags for ladies | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42022110 ?

It includes Ladies Leather Handbag

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ladies Leather Handbag is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ladies Leather Handbag; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Ladies Leather Handbag?

Under HSN 42022110, Ladies Leather Handbag attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ladies Leather Handbag?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ladies Leather Handbag?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Ladies Leather Handbag?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42022110 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹1,520 Cr (+13.20% YoY) — 0.0413% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (−70.10% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,512 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #261 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 11.09% of its exports; import side 0.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #4 of 44 by export value; import-side #23

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #364 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +38.21% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 11.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42022110

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4202 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4202 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,217.56 | 0.0533% | — | 11.45% | 57.44 | 0.0016% | — | 1.81% | +1,160.12 | #272 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,321.57 | 0.0600% | +8.54% | 13.07% | 51.96 | 0.0016% | −9.54% | 1.81% | +1,269.61 | #245 |
| FY 2020-21 | 912.99 | 0.0424% | −30.92% | 12.13% | 30.57 | 0.0010% | −41.17% | 2.65% | +882.42 | #391 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,261.83 | 0.0402% | +38.21% | 11.30% | 18.68 | 0.0004% | −38.89% | 0.79% | +1,243.15 | #385 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,471.47 | 0.0406% | +16.61% | 11.16% | 31.09 | 0.0005% | +66.43% | 0.85% | +1,440.38 | #348 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,342.47 | 0.0371% | −8.77% | 10.62% | 25.22 | 0.0004% | −18.88% | 0.63% | +1,317.25 | #384 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,519.63 | 0.0413% | +13.20% | 11.09% | 7.54 | 0.0001% | −70.10% | 0.19% | +1,512.09 | #364 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.76%/yr, imports -28.71%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42022110 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42022110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,217.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,519.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42022110 ranked #364 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42022110 ranks #364 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #4 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #261 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42022110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42022110 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 38.21% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,512.09 Crore in HSN Code 42022110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,519.63 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.54 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,512.09 Crore — ranking #261 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -28.71% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ladies Leather Handbag

India's imports under HSN Code 42022110 have grown at -28.71% CAGR, reaching ₹7.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42022110 contributes 11.09% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #4

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42022110 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 11.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.19% share (rank #23).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4202

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 42022220: Hand-Bags and Shopping Bags of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022220/) | ₹2,828 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 42023120: Calf Skins (Tanned/Dressed, Hair On)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42023120/) | ₹2,208 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 42022190: Other Leather Handbag](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022190/) | ₹2,017 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 42022110: Ladies Leather Handbag (this hsn code) | ₹1,520 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 42022290: Hand-Bags with Textile or Plastic Outer Surface](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022290/) | ₹994 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 42022230: Plastic Hand/Shopping Bags (Artificial)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022230/) | ₹664 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 42023190: Other Leather Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42023190/) | ₹608 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 42029100: Leather surface: Other articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42029100/) | ₹413 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 42021190: Other Leather Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42021190/) | ₹378 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 42029200: Other : With outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42029200/) | ₹329 Cr |